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[ano]

I really hope HDHomeRun keep up the good fight with A3SA in order to be able to decrypt the encrypted 3.0 signals. The ATSC 3.0 tuner box has all the hardware needed and meets all of the government specifications to do so. However theA3SA is denying their ability to do so because one of the chips HDHomeRun uses is a "blacklisted" chip manufactured by Huawei. The problem with this argument is that the GTMedia ATSC 3.0 tuner ALSO uses a blacklisted chip from Hauwei (a different chip than the HDHomeRun, but it still appears on the government "ban" list), yet it has A3SA approval for decrypting the ATSC 3.0 channels. It's a double standard for sure.

The Huawei chip "thing" is just a smokescreen. That is not the real problem. Seems like the current administration has used lots of that smokescreens. The HDHomeRun is a network tuner, the GTMedia unit is not. The GTMedia box connects to a tv with an HDMI cable. Can you give examples of other NETWORK TUNERS like the HDHomeRun that support ATSC 3.0 encryption? (Hint - the chip manufacturer don't matter)

 

[ano]

I have read about a semi possible solution. There is a new USB ATSC 3.0 tuner that supports encryption. Its NOT a network tuner, and you need one for every TV, and the TV has to use a Fire TV or Google TV. Only one channel at a time and NO way to record. About $70 each. So not a great solution, but better than none.

 

[pete_c]

Sony TV news:

AI Overview

Sony and TCL have announced a joint venture named "Bravia, Inc." to handle Sony's television business, in which TCL will hold 51% and Sony 49%. While officially forming in 2026, operational control of manufacturing and supply chain passes to TCL, though TVs will still be branded as Sony Bravia. The new venture is set to fully start operations in April 2027.

Key Details of the Sony-TCL Partnership:

• Structure: TCL acquires a 51% controlling stake, with Sony holding 49%.
• Operations: TCL takes over manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics, aiming to use their global scale and vertical integration.
• Branding: The TVs will retain the Sony Bravia brand, likely retaining Sony's picture processing technology while using TCL's manufacturing.
• Timeline: The agreement is finalized in March 2026, with the new company, Bravia, Inc., fully taking over in April 2027.
• Impact: This move allows Sony to reduce manufacturing costs and focus on brand management and IP, while TCL gains a premium partnership, say.
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Antenna to HD Homerun (old) is still working fine these days. Going to replace cheap antenna cable that came with antenna.

Direct TV is now at around $150 for the basic service we always had. I may go to XFinity bundle with TV or Dish Network. Note this is for Wife's viewing habits.

I did plug in the TCL TV in the spare bedroom. It is working fine.

 

[Mark S.]

Sony TV news:

Sony and TCL have announced a joint venture named "Bravia, Inc." to handle Sony's television business, in which TCL will hold 51% and Sony 49%.

I'm sad to see another historic product line absorbed under Chinese control. That said, I have seen Sony quality drop over the paste two decades, but now I know it won't get better.